The Rule of St Benedict

Benedictines follow the Rule, which St. Benedict wrote for monks early in the 6th century:

Preferring nothing whatever to Christ (RB 4:21), seeking to live the Gospel in a radical way, they are gathered in community, committed to the brotherhood by a promise of stability in chaste love and led in the way of conversion by the guidance of a superior to whom they promise obedience.

Living in an atmosphere of silence, seeking to be constantly attentive to God’s presence, the monks strive to create a harmonious balance between prayer and work.

If you wish to read our Rule of Life, you could consult the following link: http://www.osb.org/rb/show.asp?mode=today . The sections of the Rule given here correspond to those which are read and commented on each day in our Community Chapter.